BRD-PREY
08-29-2009, 09:39 AM
They look they have too much Zinc anyone every try'em? I wanted to weld on my 1/2 spacers and smooth ethem out?
Thanks Ed
Thanks Ed
Tools & Fabrication - Tig Factory Valve Covers
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BRD-PREY
08-30-2009, 01:56 PM
Ok so no one has tried welding on the Factory Covers???
WYATT318MOPAR
08-30-2009, 02:10 PM
I don't think they are a grade of aluminum to be Tigged onto to. Look almost diecast, I don't have any spares anymore or I would go and try it.
veee8
08-30-2009, 04:02 PM
I tigged on mine. You got to get all the oil residue out of them. It is tricky and not the prettiest, but it worked.
Dustin601
08-31-2009, 10:45 PM
Welded mine no problem, just lots of acetone and wire brushing. Get them CLEAN!
BRD-PREY
08-31-2009, 11:00 PM
Well I'm going to give it a shot.
Any special tips on settings filler or setting?
Ed
Any special tips on settings filler or setting?
Ed
Old Geezer
09-01-2009, 09:15 AM
Well I'm going to give it a shot.
Any special tips on settings filler or setting?
Ed
Ed, I watch my bud do powdercoating on used alum parts.
The first thing is a grease remover dunk.
Then, they go in the oven at 400*, while other items are baking.
Once cooled, they are glas beaded w/ alum oxide, and then coated.
I noticed that the cooking produces some NASTY stains, residue coming to the surface.
I'm wondering if a similar process would enhance the chances of welding going well?? [Or, at least better than a wash job only.]
I imagine the wife would throw a fit w/ them in the oven!!:judge:
[Just another reason I'm single!]
Any special tips on settings filler or setting?
Ed
Ed, I watch my bud do powdercoating on used alum parts.
The first thing is a grease remover dunk.
Then, they go in the oven at 400*, while other items are baking.
Once cooled, they are glas beaded w/ alum oxide, and then coated.
I noticed that the cooking produces some NASTY stains, residue coming to the surface.
I'm wondering if a similar process would enhance the chances of welding going well?? [Or, at least better than a wash job only.]
I imagine the wife would throw a fit w/ them in the oven!!:judge:
[Just another reason I'm single!]
veee8
09-01-2009, 03:30 PM
Yeah when I was powder coating, I would always do a pre bake on aluminum to get the contaminants out. Learned that lesson real quick with au.
edcmat-l1
09-01-2009, 06:34 PM
We just welded up the coil bolt holes on a set today. Milled the bosses off, then welded up the holes. Gonna try engraving and powder coating em. If they turn out purty, I'll post pictures.
BRD-PREY
09-01-2009, 10:13 PM
Awesome let me know, I found a source for like new factory covers $10.00 a piece.
Ed
Ed
veee8
09-01-2009, 11:55 PM
I did that to my old stock valve covers. Cut off the bosses, welded the groves and holes shut, ground it all flat, bondo and paint, and they turned out ok. They got warped a bit by the welds in the long grooves.
Wnts2Go10O
09-23-2009, 07:33 PM
I did that to my old stock valve covers. Cut off the bosses, welded the groves and holes shut, ground it all flat, bondo and paint, and they turned out ok. They got warped a bit by the welds in the long grooves.
thats just a matter of alternating where youre welding. gotta do it just like body welding so it doesnt overheat and warp
thats just a matter of alternating where youre welding. gotta do it just like body welding so it doesnt overheat and warp